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Apartments 4 Minutes Walk to the Beach - Bougainvillea

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Description

Bougainvillea: Holetown, St. James Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 1027715ha

Bougainvillea, (Ixora 4) is on the ground floor with direct access to the communal swimming pool. Sliding doors lead onto the patio where there is a dining table and 4 chairs, also 2 chairs and a drinks table for relaxing. The American style kitchen / lounge has stylish furnishings with a sofa, side tables, breakfast bar, and satellite TV, local telephone and wifi. The fully fitted kitchen has a washing machine,microwave, kettle etc. The double bedroom, has a queen bed, fitted wardrobe and the bathroom has a walk in shower. A small safe is also fitted for your personal items. For your comfort there is air con units in both the bedroom and lounge area, plus ceiling fans.

About the Property

Boutique complex of only 10 apartments, communal pool

Book 3 weeks between 1 May and 31 October and receive the 3rd week free (applies to 'pied a terre', and Casa Margarita).This development is situated in Jamestown Park, Holetown, in the heart of Barbados' west coast. The apartments are only a 4 minute walk to Settlers beach; also within walking distance is the very upscale shopping complex Lime Grove, where you can find the finest high end retailers, as well as restaurants, bars, cafes and a cinema. The apartments have been built with the emphasis on outdoor living, with open-plan spaces and full-width sliding doors leading onto large private patios, in addition to a shared swimming pool on site.The apartments come equipped with all the amenities you could ask for. The double bedroom has air conditioning, additional ceiling fans and a wardrobe. The American style kitchen and living spaces, also suited with ceiling fans, means you'll have a comfortable space to enjoy TV and WiFi. Best of all is the private outdoor space: the large patio comes with a dining table and four chairs, as well as lounge chairs and a drinks table for your pleasure. We look forward to your stay!

Things to do: Atlantis Submarine, Tall Ship Cruises, diving, swimming with turtles, moonlit walks across the beach. Visit Harrison's Cave, stalactite and stalagmite formations in an underground cavern only explored in the 1970's, or explore the Barbadian Sugar Plantation Houses, and visit the Flower Forest and Orchid World. Alternatively, have a fabulous lunch or sunset dinner cruise on the Harbour master or Tiami sipping rum punches whilst enjoying a fabulous sunset, or opt for a pirate cruise on the Jolly Roger. If you prefer a land based restaurant, then you could visit some of the spectacular restaurants that are to be found on the island, these include the renowned Tides restaurant, Calabaza and Fish Pot restaurants. Life does not get better than romantic candlelit dining at the sea's edge at these spectacular restaurants, all within walking distance of our apartment. There is always something to do in Barbados, which enables you to enjoy the type of holiday that suits your individual taste. Limegrove Lifestyle Centre has emerged as the most stylish place to shop, dine, and lime for all visitors and residents of Barbados. Limegrove, Barbados' first mixed use lifestyle centre, is located in the heart of Holetown, covers ten acres and includes approximately 85,000 sq. ft. of retail space. The Centre is home to many of the world's leading retail brands. Revitalizing historic Holetown and sited in the luxury residential belt of St James, Limegrove is ideally located just a stone's throw from the wonderful beaches of the Caribbean Sea's platinum coast, Sandy Lane, Royal Westmoreland, Sugar Hill, and Apes Hill. Limegrove provides a blend of colonial charm together with irresistible, exciting, sophisticated experience for home owners, visitors, and West Indian residents. Unparalleled in Barbados and the Caribbean region, Limegrove incorporates a range of local and global retailers in a setting built around three distinctly different courtyards including boutiques, restaurants, deli, cafés, bars, gourmet foods, an art gallery, cinemas, a spa and salon, and a range of special event spaces. International brands present and schedule for opening at Limegrove include Agent Provocateur, A|X Armani Exchange, Audemars Piguet, Breitling, Cartier, Chopard, Hallmark, Louis Vuitton, M.A.C, Michael Kors, Ralph Lauren and Vilebrequin. A great number of successful Barbadian brands also feature prominently: Altman Real Estate, Barbados National Bank, Foster & Ince Cruiseworld, Kartushe, OPA! and Pure Source Barbados, to name a few. Limegrove, everything you desire.

Bedrooms:
1 Bedroom, Sleeps 2, Beds for 1-2

Bathrooms:
1 Bathroom

Other Amenities

Air con in the bedroom and lounge area.
Ceiling fans in the bedroom and lounge.
Excessive use of electricity is chargeable. There is an average electricity allowance of 15 units per day for a 1 bedroom apt and 20 units for a 2 bedroom apt. A/C and fans should be used economically. Meters will be read on arrival and departure.
Dedicated parking space.
landline telephone for local calls and incoming international calls.
Weekly maid service included for stays of 10 days and over.
Extra maid service available at an extra cost paid locally.
Smoking restricted to outside area.
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Location

Holetown is approximately a 35 minute drive from the airport. In the immediate vicinity you will find restaurants, bars and a very fine bakery/patisserie. The centre of Holetown is about a 5 minute stroll from the apartment and include multiple shops, banks, post office, police station etc. The newly opened Lime Grove Lifestyle Centre is a fabulous oasis in the centre of Holetown and showcases many designer boutiques including Ralph Lauren, Armani Exchange and Breitling to name but a few, stylish coffee shops, bars and restaurants allow for relaxation whilst browsing, The centre also incorporates a gym and beauty salon to rejuvenate even the weariest shopper. The shopping mall has a coffee area, small duty free Cave Shepherd outlet, a well stocked supermarket, Internet café and boutiques. An additional walk of 5 minutes will bring you to a larger Cave Shepherd Duty Free shop.

There are numerous bars/restaurants within walking distance for a variety of budgets. There are restaurants specialising in Italian, Indian or Thai as well as traditional Bajan food.

The island has the relatively tranquil Caribbean Sea on the west coast and and on the east coast the invigorating Atlantic Ocean.

Manager info

OVERSEAS RENTALS

Year Purchased: 2012

About: We live in Cornwall in the UK, my husband is a mining engineer and I run a successful rental business, mainly in Spain, but now branching out to Barbados. We have 2 daughters, one now qualified as a nurse and the other at University, so hopefully now we will be able to spend some more time in our lovely apartment!

Why Lascelles, Holetown, Barbados: The apartment is in an ideal location, in a quiet area but only a 5 minute walk to the bustling town of Holetown and the same distance to the stunning beach.

The Unique Benefits at this Apartment: Brand new with contemporary furniture and a large patio for 'Al Fresco' living. Gated community with secure entry, friendly neighbours and many wildlife to watch, including the green monkeys you can often watch stealing the bananas!